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Vote moves Virgin Galactic closer to NM launch

Virgin Galactic is one giant step closer to launching space flights from New Mexico.

Shareholders in Silicon Valley holding company Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. [NYSE:IPOA] approved a proposed merger and $700 million investment in Richard Branson’s space tourism venture Wednesday, according to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Another $100 million will be invested by Social Capital Founder and CEO Chamath Palihapitiya, a former Facebook exec.

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Source: The Business Journal

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